Active SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · CITY OF NEWBURGH
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The City of Newburgh, NY seeks an executive search firm to recruit a City Manager. The process emphasizes public participation and requires broad Council support. Proposals due May 15, 2026.
The City of Newburgh is looking for an experienced executive search firm to help recruit its next City Manager. This is a significant hire for our community, and the City Council is committed to running a process that is open, deliberate, and meaningfully informed by the people who live and work here. RFP Milestone Dates: RFP Issued Date: April 20, 2026 Questions Due Date: May 4, 2026 Proposals Due Date: May 15, 2026 The selected firm will guide the Council from candidate profile development through final selection, with a particular emphasis on public participation at the final stage Article V of the City Charter vests the appointment of the City Manager in the City Council. A permanent appointment requires an affirmative vote of no fewer than five of seven Council members. Proposers should understand that the search process is therefore designed to produce a candidate with broad Council support, not a simple majority. We are looking for a firm that can do more than just procedurally post a job listing and send resumes. The Council is looking for a collaborative partner who understands council-manager dynamics, can build real trust with the community, and has the experience to design a public facing candidate interview and selection process that holds up to scrutiny. The RFP is attached. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2192.C13076526 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 05/04/2026 01:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Physical Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Proposals must be submitted electronically via email in PDF format as a single PDF file. Submission Email: RFP4.26@cityofnewburgh-ny.gov Submission Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026 by 1:00pm Proposal Requirements are included in the RFP. **Owner Organization**: City of Newburgh, NY **Solicitation Number**: 4.26 **Reference Number**: 0000421246
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